Scalar Conference

Scalar 2026 is now behind us. Thank you for being a part of it – it's you, the attendees, who make Scalar extraordinary! 💙 We extend our special thanks to our long-time partner, @jetbrains, who sponsored this year's conference!

Are you ready for the last talk of Scalar 2026? @lukasz_bialy from @VirtusLab is already on stage. Enjoy his "Rigging the game with Rig" presentation. #scalarconference #scala #functionalprogramming

@li_haoyi is exploring the use of #Scala as a scripting language, replacing the Bash and Python scripts common throughout the industry. #scalarconference #functionalprogramming

Writing client-facing APIs involves mundane tasks, whether it be REST, GraphQL, or gRPC. In this talk, @yoohaemin will pick two repetitive tasks during API development and demonstrate how to utilize Scala to automate the most boring parts. #scalarconference #scala #functionalprogramming

And now on stage, Mihaela Gheorghe-Roman is showing everyone how to build a real-time collaborative text editor, combining the power of Scala with the flexibility of TypeScript!

A solution that lets you write in your favorite backend language and is fun? @987Nabil is introducing the crowd to Datastar ✨

LLMs offer a massive productivity boost, but correctness and security concerns remain a major hurdle. ​In this session, @andrei_chiffa proves why agentic reviews aren't enough and how the Scala type system is the key to secure, LLM-driven development. #scalarconference #scala #functionalprogramming

Drawing from multiple Scala LLM workshops @TomekGodzik and his team conducted past year, he will share insights to significantly enhance your AI experience. #scalarconference #scala #functionalprogrammin

Welcome to the stage Priyanka Bose who will guide us through the crossroads where Scala intersects with AI, some applications aimed at boosting developer productivity, others focused on integrating our code with LLMs. #scalarconference #scala #functionalprogramming

Can we have the Standard Library for Macros? This question will be addressed by @MateuszKubuszok. #scalarconference #scala #functionalprogramming

Tired of the noise in your Scala 2 codebase? @magdastozek from @softwaremill is showing how Scala 3 features turn "boilerplate-heavy" into "clean & decoupled." #scalarconference #scala #functionalprogramming

Can we make SQL libraries feel... natural? Norbert Schultz is on stage showing how NamedTuples are revolutionizing the way we map data. #scalarconference #scala #functionalprogramming #SQL #TypeSafety

What a day, huh? After intense learning and networking sessions, it's time for some fun at the afterparty! But before that, check out the recap from day one 🔥👇

The first day of our conference is over. A conclusion worth remembering:

In the last talk today, @alexelcu will explore type classes in Scala 3, using its new rules for givens, extension methods, and mechanisms for automatic derivation via mirrors or macros. #scalarconference #scala #functionalprogramming

When writing software, you don't need to choose between an imperative style - easy to read and write, hard to reason about - and a monadic style - hard to read and write, easy to reason about. This talk by @NicolasRinaudo is about being greedy and getting the best of both worlds, "because we deserve it." #scalarconference #scala #functionalprogramming

And now, we have a live coding demonstration of Scala's newest feature set: capture checking by @danielciocirlan! #scalarconference #scala #functionalprogramming

Vasil Vasilev from our sponsor @jetbrains is taking the stage to show off IntelliJ Scala Plugin support for virtualized environments. #scalarconference #scala #functionalprogramming

@philippkhaller and @Ogronman present McCCT, a new concurrency testing tool developed at KTH by our speakers in the context of an ongoing research project. #scalarconference #scala #functionalprogramming